Kwon Young-se, Not Running for Party Leader: "People Power Party Must Wake Up from Illusions and Face Reality"

Kwon Young-se, Member of the People Power Party./Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Kwon Young-se, a member of the People Power Party, has decided not to run in the party leadership election.

On the 16th, Kwon stated on Facebook, "I have decided not to run in the upcoming People Power Party leadership election," adding, "I sincerely thank and apologize to everyone who has encouraged and supported me so far."

He also said, "It is difficult to fulfill such a heavy responsibility with either ambition or experience alone. Unfortunately, our recent situation is far from adequate," and added, "Instead of fierce but beautiful competition, a leadership election filled with generational conflicts, regional conflicts, and harsh words will only deepen the public's distrust and the party members' frustration." He explained that concerns over the overheated competition were the reason for his withdrawal.

He emphasized, "We must keep in mind that the victory in the April 7 by-election does not necessarily lead to victory in next year's presidential election."

Kwon said, "We must change ourselves first. Only when we wake up from illusions, face reality, and compose ourselves once again will regime change be possible."

He continued, "To transform the People Power Party into one that realizes the spirit of the times that resonates with the people, and to achieve regime change through that transformation, I intend to devote all my efforts where I am needed most."

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